Shopping moon calendar – May 3, 2026

Royal Observatory, Greenwich (51°28′40″N 00°00′05″W GMT 0)

May 3, 2026

Sagittarius

Moon 3 May
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 97%

Date: May 3, 2026

Day of the week: Sunday

Moon age: 16, 17 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 22:08

Moonset:   ↓ 04:35

Moon Sign: Scorpio ♏ and Sagittarius ♐ (from 06:26)

Element: Water | Fire (from 06:26)

Moon phase: Waning Gibbous

Plant part: Leaf Days | Fruit Days (from 06:26)

16 lunar day – until 22:08
17 lunar day – from 22:08

Moon position on May 3, 2026

On May 3 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Sagittarius ♐, according to the calendar it is the 16 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 97%. Moonrise will occur at 22:08 and sunset at 04:35.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on May 3, 2026

At midday, the Moon is in the Sagittarius ♐ (±).

Be careful and don't be fooled! Check all the details carefully before making a purchase. It is especially not recommended to purchase electrical appliances and household goods, as there is a high risk of encountering poor quality.

The middle of the day falls on the 16 lunar day (±).

Go to the stores, look at the features, assess the quality, and think about whether you really need it. Don't forget to read online reviews to avoid mistakes.

Current phase – Waning Gibbous (±).

It is better to refrain from shopping. The item may turn out to be useless, may not fit you in size, or may have hidden defects that you will only see later.

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